Origin, Meaning, and History of Harris
The name Harris is found to be used as both a given name and a surname. However, it originated as a surname from Wales and England. Harris is a patronymic surname taken from the Middle English name Harry, which was used as a diminutive of Henry. The meaning of Harris can be interpreted as ‘son of Harry.’
In North America, the name could have originated as a shortened form of the Greek name Charis or Harris, which are both diminutives of the name Charalampos. Harris may also be a form of the Greek personal name Kharalambos. The name consists of “Khara,” meaning ” joy,” and “Lambein,” meaning ” to shine.”
Harris has a few other meanings in other languages. In Old English, the name means ‘army ruler.’ In German, it contains two meanings that are more or less the same. They are ‘rulers of household’ and ‘house rulers.’
The origin of the family name Harris may be traced back to the Norman Conquest of 1066. Initially, the name that arrived in England was Old French in origin and was spelled le Herisse. It was first recorded in Normandy.
Because of the non-uniformity of spellings back then, Harris had a few spelling variations. These include Hairis, Harries, Herries, Harrys, Haries, Harriss, and Harrison.
As a given name, Harris also contains a few spelling variations, such as Harrie, Henri, Henryk, Henriot, Hary, Harri, Hal, Henny, Enrique, and Heinrich.
The name Harris has been used across different genres of entertainment and film. For example, Corporal Kevin “Specs” Harris is a character played by Ne-Yo in the American science fiction filmBattle Los Angeles. In addition, Mo Harris and Nina Harris are two characters who appeared on the soap operaEastenders. And last but not least, Alexander Lavelle Harris is another fictional character who appears on the television seriesBuffy the Vampire Slayer. In the series, Harris’ role was played by Nicholas Brendon.
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Famous People With The Name Harris
- Bernard Anthony Harris Jr.前美国宇航员和第一位非裔美国an to walk in space
- Neil Patrick HarrisAmerican actor, producer, writer, singer and television host, famous as Barney Stinson from the show How I Met Your Mother and winner of awards such as five Primetime Emmys
- Kamala Devi HarrisAmerican politician and attorney and the first female vice-president of the United States
Harris On The Popularity Chart
The name Harris has been climbing the popularity chart over the years. Head on to the graphs below to get a better understanding of the data provided by the Social Security Administration.
Popularity Over Time
The name has slowly been making its way up in popularity among American parents. It went from 48 babies per million in 1980 to 217 babies per million in 2021.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The ranking of Harris was seen to decline between 1984 to 2007. However, it improved after that and went from 21,743 in 2007 to 18,443 in 2020. Its highest ranking stood at 13,255 in 1981.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound To Harris
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Popular Sibling Names For Harris
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Boy Sibling Names For Harris
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Harris?
The name Harris means ‘son of Harry.’
2. What is the origin of the name Harris?
Harris has Middle English and Greek origins.
3. How to pronounce the name Harris?
Harris is pronounced as har-rees.
4. What are some common variations of Harris in different languages or cultures?
Harris does not have any direct variations in other languages but its root nameHarryandHenryhave plenty.Henri,Harri,Heinz,Enrique,Enzo, andRikare some of the common variations of Harry in French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
5. Are there any alternative spellings or variations of the name Harris?
One of the most common variations of Harris is Harry. Harry has several other variations like Hank and Henry, which could be considered for Harris too. Other spellings like Harries, Harriss, and Herries can be used for Harris too.
6. What common nicknames go with Harris?
Harry,Harrison,Hari, Harhar,Ris, andHareare some common nicknames that can be used for Harris. However, parents may choose nicknames for their children based on their preferences or the child’s personality. These short names can be inspired by other names or characters as well, and need not be in sync with the given name.
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